Where to see Amani Sunbird
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 2 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Arabuko-Sokoke Forest ReserveRareLodges
Coastal Kenya, Kenya · Rare
- 2Shimba Hills National ParkRareLodges
Tsavo & Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya · Rare
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Conservation status
Faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Amani sunbird faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing conservation efforts in its range focus on protecting its forest habitats. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect these natural areas, which in turn safeguards the Amani sunbird's home.
Conservation hubAbout the amani sunbird
The Amani sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The male Amani sunbird has a white and dark-green feathered body while the female Amani sunbird has a yellow and grey plumage. Breeding season takes place from May to June and from September to December. The regular diet of the Amani sunbird consists of spiders, caterpillars and other flying insects. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.